Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S4300 was revealed 2 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4300 matches up against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus FE-4030
S4300 | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S4300
FE-4030 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-4030
S4300 | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 features external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 and the FE-4030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and FE-4030.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $130 |